Google launched the 360-degree Google Maps – Street View of Burj Khalifa, Dubai, to explore the inside of the world’s tallest building at the comforts of your own home. You can experience the views of Dubai at 828 meters (2,716 feet) above sea level, as well as interior views of the tower. Watch the video below to learn more.
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YouTube to Launch Music Streaming Service
YouTube will launch a subscription music service later this year to compete with the likes of Spotify and Slacker. The service has its own negotiating team and operating unit, but will likely have some overlap with new features also rumored to be coming to Google’s Android music platform, Google Play. According to Fortune, The two new… Continue reading YouTube to Launch Music Streaming Service
Google Celebrates Kuwait’s National Day
Google has changed its logo on top the search box with a doodle one in celebration of Kuwait National day, as they often do for special occasions. The image design features Kuwait flag painted on the Google logo except for the letter “L” which was replaced with the Liberation Tower with fireworks in the background.
Explore Google’s Data Centers on Street View
Google launched a new website that features high-resolution photos of the company’s server floor, an area that can only be accessed by authorized employees. Watch inside one of Google’s data centers in the guided tour video to see what powers their products, and then take a walk through a Google data center using Google’s Street View. To learn… Continue reading Explore Google’s Data Centers on Street View
The New Google’s “I’m Feeling Lucky” Button
Google recently added some cool emotions to the search page. If you go Google search page and put your cursor over the “I’m Feeling Lucky” button, you’ll notice the text spins and randomly choose up to 8 different options for you, like artistic, wonderful, playful, doodly, trendy, puzzled, stellar, and hungry. The new button is a great way to discover new Google services… Continue reading The New Google’s “I’m Feeling Lucky” Button
Tour the Titanic in Google Earth
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic after it crashed into an iceberg in the North Atlantic, and now Google Earth is giving you a chance to virtually tour the ocean liner. In partnership with National Geographic and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)‘s Office of Exploration and Research, Google has come… Continue reading Tour the Titanic in Google Earth
Google Maps for 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment Systems
Google has just released an 8-bit version of Google Maps for Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). You give it a try by going to Google Maps and click on “Quest” in the upper right. With Google Maps 8-bit, you can do all the things you already do on regular Google Maps. Search for famous landmarks and… Continue reading Google Maps for 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment Systems
New Google Watch Set
Google started selling a new set of watches on Google Online Store for Chrome, Android and Google Watches. Each watch set comes with two custom straps for $13 USD and a choice of a large watch face or a small watch face. The watches are available for $60 USD on Google Store. Via: Dvice